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To fix how much moms are burnt out, we need to prioritize sleep

Rest is not a luxury or something that belongs on our self-care wish list. Rest is something our bodies need to survive. It is as vital to our health as eating and drinking, and yet we are expected to do all the things and perform at our best when our primary source of energy is barely sustaining us.

I want my kids to play with toys, but don’t like the mess—so I tried Lovevery

Like so many other moms, I've often found myself between this rock and hard place in parenting.

The invisible labor of motherhood is real—and it’s burning us out

Mothers feel solely responsible for their family's schedule—and it's making us feel overwhelmed and exhausted.

Prince Louis steals the show at Meghan Markle’s first post-baby appearance

Meghan and Harry are great, but the photos of Prince Louis are adorable.

Chrissy Teigen: It’s not okay to ask someone if they’re pregnant

When a commenter asked "baby bump?" Chrissy shut it down.

Mom-guilt season is upon us

Everyone except those of us who don't get a break.

This is why I share the story of my son almost drowning

Never in my life have I felt so much fear as I jumped in and pulled him out. He immediately started crying, thank God. I held him close to me and didn't want to let him go.

We talked to the parents behind this heartwarming viral video of a baby ‘talking’ to his dad

Fun fact: the clip sat in Shanieke's camera roll for about a month before she posted it.

Target has matching family swimsuits and we *need* them 😍

From classic gingham sets to tropical vibes, there's a match for everyone in the fam.

Report: If men did 50 minutes of unpaid work a day we could close the gender gap

The uneven distribution of work is holding mothers and fathers back.

50 things to do with your kids this summer ☀️

Most of them are totally free, mama.

Are doulas the key to help save black mothers’ lives?

Some cities and states are hoping they can.

I finally got rid of all the clothes that don’t fit me anymore

There is no denying that my body has changed through the process of growing, birthing, and feeding babies for the past nine years. How could I expect it to go back to what it was before all of this happened?

I finally have the strength to talk about my traumatic birth

One to 5% of women experience a postpartum hemorrhage after giving birth.

Dear mama-to-be, I envy you

This life is wonderful. So wonderful in fact that I would go back and live it again and again, which is why it is with bittersweet envy that I celebrate expecting moms and the amazing moments ahead of them.

A simple note for a brand new mama

Oh mama, tonight is a very special night.

14 ways to pump more milk, mama

Increase your milk supply with these 14 tips

Granger Smith’s tragedy: What you need to know about drowning risks

His 3-year-old son died in a drowning accident at home.

Motherly co-founders Liz Tenety and Jill Koziol on modern motherhood & launching Motherly

To the mama stressing about her baby hitting milestones—I see you

We enjoy the moments with our little ones and let them develop on their own time.